Here, the little things make the difference — home-made sweet treats, the pillow spray for a good night’s sleep, high-end toiletries, a goody bag of water and snacks for the journey home.

Somehow, owners Andy and Julian Banner- Price found out it was our anniversary and left a card and a box of chocs in our room.

In fact, the 25 is now rated ninth best B&B in the world by TripAdvisor and in April was crowned Unique B&B Of The Year at the AA Awards.

Ten years ago, neither call centre boss Andy nor IT manager Julian had any experience in the hospitality trade but they soon turned The 25 into a five-star triumph, paring back the ten ordinary, drab rooms to just six dazzling ones.

If you prefer the full hotel experience, romantic Orestone Manor is perfect.

Bought seven years ago by Neil and Catherine D’Allen, it has been transformed into an elegant retreat with a difference — it retains its English grandeur, with a reconfigured bar celebrating its links to Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Our room a joyful, stylish, art deco nod to the 1920s.

The bathroom had a walk-in shower, roll-top freestanding bath and his and hers sinks.